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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Has anyone ever tried to paint your spokes with a rattle can and top coating with clear
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Not yet, but I am seriously considering it too. Would be good to see some other points of view.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jma626
Has anyone ever tried to paint your spokes with a rattle can and top coating with clear
Nope, but maybe go out and pick up a cheap junk wheel to see how it comes out and holds up. Instead of possibly screwing up your good wheel.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Think i would try one of them do it yourself Harbor frieght powder coat and my kids easy bake oven
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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do you think if I powder coated it that it would stay better then clearcoat
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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do you think if I powder coated it that it would stay better then clearcoat
Absolutely!
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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do you think if I powder coated it that it would stay better then clearcoat

100% sure it would last longer! But, if you are looking to go the "cost effective" route, i'm thinking that it might be a possibility........
 
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 04:11 AM
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theere was someone in here that RC'ed their rims a little while back.. Oppps maybe that was the front forks....
 
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I did my F250 stock rims with the Dupont rim and wheel paint. As with anything if your prep right and take your time it will work. I have been running my truck now for almost two years with no issue. This has been through mud, sand and gravel.
 
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i was thinking with high heat header paint as it has ceramic in it and seems very tough. i just painted the chrome exhaust and it worked great
 
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